64 51 522 Removing and installing or replacing expansion valve

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Draw off refrigerant from A/C system
• W10 only:  Remove battery container. Refer to 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134A) .

Release screws (1), tightening torque, refer to 64 11 4AZ in HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Detach refrigerant lines.

Installation: 

Replace O-rings.

Release screws (1), tightening torque, refer to 64 11 5AZ in HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Remove adapter block.

Installation: 

Replace O-rings.

Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2).

Detach expansion valve in direction of arrow (1) to engine compartment and remove in direction of arrow (2).

Installation: 

Replace O-rings.